Devotion of Love

Qaila Fatimah Khanza's

"Father!"

"Sister Hanna!" greet Qaila kindly, Agam and Hanna turned their heads. The voice that sounded calling them was very familiar. The voice that was once in their lives.

The two stood up from their seats, looking back. Qaila Fatimah Khanza, another daughter of Agam. A foster daughter who always expects the sincere love of Agam. A daughter who was raised with affection, though not entirely sincere. A sister who always expects a warm hug from Hanna.

"Aika!" agam said, Qaila nodded weakly.

Qaila is a teenage girl, a long hijab covers part of her body. Little daughter of Agam who since childhood lived in the boarding house. Qaila was never aware of her relationship with Agam. Qaila considered Agam to be her only real father. For Qaila there was no father except Agam.

"Assalammualaikum pa!" greet Qaila kindly, gently Qaila kissed the back of Agam's hand. Then took turns kissing the back of Hanna's hand. Qaila approached Tika who was sitting not far from Hanna. Qaila nodded softly greeting Hafidz who happened to be sitting right at Tika.

Qaila stood right beside Agam and Hanna. Staring closely at two people who are very dear to him. Qaila stared expectantly, a wish for a hug from Agam and Hanna. Yet long Qaila waited, hope forever remained hope. Qaila sighed to end her wish that would never come true.

"Why is papa cold? Why doesn't Hanna love me? I miss you, just one time I want to feel your warm embrace. The hug I was hoping for after all these years we didn't meet. Papa I'm your daughter, I'm standing next to you. Just once pa, just once hug me, without me asking. So I'm sure papa loves me too. At least my sincere embrace of a lonely and cold-hearted papa!" inner Qaila pilu.

"Qaila, when did you come home from the boarding school? Who you came to the restaurant with!" agam lirih said, Qaila lowered her head in silence.

Qaila was silent at Agam's words. Agam's words are nothing more than Agam's indifference. Qaila wished for Agam's embrace and worry. All hope must end. Qaila's voice stopped in her throat. The pain in his heart made his chest tight. Moreover, Hanna's indifference, further destroyed her.

"Hanna, she's your sister Qaila. She's the sister Hanna needs to protect. It was inappropriate for Hanna to be indifferent and cold. A sister should be able to take care of her sister!" said Tika kindly, Hanna looked fixedly at Tika and then turned to look at Qaila who was looking down.

Hanna saw clearly the look on Qaila's sad face. If anyone asks the pain is not considered? Cold and lonely living without brothers or parents? Hanna could easily answer. For Hanna herself is how sick and miserable life is without affection. Like Qaila who keeps hoping for a hug from Agam and Hanna.

"Should I embrace her? The sister I never expected. The brother who made me lose another brother. A child born from the womb of a woman who wins my happiness. The princess who subconsciously became my rival landed papa's affection. He was never wrong and deserved to be blamed. Qaila is not an unfit child to be born. It's just that my heart is proud to admit it. Even though I love her, I'm too afraid to admit it!" hanna was worried.

"Honey, sit next to Mama Tika. If your sister Hanna doesn't want to hug you. Also your father doesn't think of you. Don't be sad, there's Tika's mom who will love you!" tika said kindly, then pulled the tiny body of Qaila into her arms.

Agam and Hanna were stunned staring at Tika's attitude. Hafidz smiled meaningfully. It was as if he understood the sincerity of Tika's heart. Qaila clenched tightly to Tika, Tika's warmth moved Qaila. There was a cry from Qaila. Tika stroked the hijab that covered Qaila's head.

"Not to be afraid, my mother will love Qaila. Like Zalwa's mom who always loved you!" tika said softly, Hanna looked down embarrassed. He did not expect, Tika would behave that warmly to Qaila. Although it was real that Qaila was the daughter of the woman who made him hurt.

"Hanna, should mom remind me again. You are much more mature than Qaila. It is not appropriate that you behave like a child. If it's Arkan's sister, mama will shut up!" tika said firmly, Hanna nodded in understanding.

Gently and slowly, Hanna pulled on Qaila's body. He hugged Qaila for the first time. Foster siblings who should get affection like siblings. Hanna clenched tightly onto Qaila's body. A beautiful girl who is 6 years old with him. Qaila returned Hanna's embrace warmly. Happy very happy, finally his hope was fulfilled as well. A loving and sincere hug from Hanna.

"I'm sorry for the brother who always ignored you. Forgive the brother who made you feel excluded. Forgive the brother who has been away from you all this time!" hanna said softly, while holding the tiny body of Qaila. Strictly, Qaila nodded in agreement with Hanna's words.

Hanna pulled out Qaila's body, wiping away the tears that were dripping down. Hanna kissed gently on Qaila's forehead. Showing a sister's affection for her sister. Hafidz looked at Hanna with pride. Although he did not know the reason for Hanna's indifference. But Hafidz could see the affection that seemed to be restrained.

"Hanna, again and again I'm outdone by this feeling. Your attitude makes me love you more. When is Hanna? I have to endure this feeling!" hafidz stared lovingly at Hanna.

"Mas Agam, he may not be your flesh and blood. But he grew up with your affection and sweat. Don't ignore him, don't confuse him with Hanna and Arkan. He knows you and considers you his real father. He was born without love, do not seize the family love that is rightfully his!"

"Dear on, she's Zalwa's daughter!" agam said, Tika nodded in understanding.

"I know, don't you think I don't know. Her pretty face reminds me of Zalwa's beauty!"

"You're not angry!" said Agam, again and again Tika shook her head slowly.

"He's not wrong and he doesn't deserve to be blamed!" tika final. Agam nodded while smiling knots.

"Papa, we're still here. Can't your intimacy later when you two. We are all very small. Don't fill our eyes with inappropriate things!" hanna said loudly, Agam stared intently at Hanna. Tika rubbed her head. Hanna's relaxed attitude is exactly what she was when she was a teenager.

"Hafidz, forgive aunt. You should see the complexity of our family. If you want to step back into this family. There's still plenty of time. Better rethink your wishes. Hanna is far from hope!" as Tika teases Hafidz, Hanna glares at Hafidz. It was as if he was angry hearing the match between them.

"Don't you dare hope for me!"

"Who should I hope for? To your sister Qaila!" hafidz said coldly and firmly.

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"Why does my heart hurt? What's wrong with me? I should have been happy to hear that I was going to be with Qaila. Why is it so painful and stifling!" inwardly Hanna was astonished, Hanna patted her chest softly. Hope the pain goes away soon.

"Why not Hafidz? She is also my daughter, you will still be our daughter-in-law!" sahut Agam lantang's.

"Papa's right, they both fit in. Both have strong faith!" hanna said, then stood away.

"Why are you going?"

"I don't want to be a mosquito repellent. You four are in pairs. I better take a walk!" hanna said coldly, Hafidz stood up to Hanna.

"Wait, I'm not done talking!"

"There's nothing to talk about. You guys are compatible, so there's no need to show it off to me!" hanna said coldly, as she continued walking.

"I'm not perfect without you. You're the only one I'd expect to be my rib!"

"But my bones can't support your body. I am weak and fragile. Look for bones that are much stronger and sturdier. A person must be able to follow the priest. I don't want to follow your steps!" hanna said right in front of Hafidz.

"If I follow you!" hafidz said, Hanna shook her head weakly.

"Why?" Hafidz.

"My heart is full of wounds, I don't want to get hurt. I'm sorry, Qaila might be worth it to you!" hanna said then ran away.

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"I don't deserve your love. Qaila is much more perfect than me. She's the perfect woman, and I'm the one with the wounds. Even my mom and dad have approved of your relationship. I believe that Qaila will make you happy. For years I ignored him. At least this time I can give her happiness. If only he could be a part of your life!" hanna's mind while running in an uncertain direction.

"I will wait for your heart to accept my race!" hafidz lirih.

"Take it easy, Hanna's not that weak!"

"Guil!" greet Hafidz, Arkan nodded slowly.

"Let her be happy with her choice. If you are sure of him. Wait for him to be ready, if not forget him forever!" arkan lirih.

"I will wait for his heart to accept my race!" hafidz said firmly and loudly.